Both from the Aquaculture Innovation Club and from the Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca), they expressed their sadness at the passing of Dr. Claudia Venegas.
The Chilean Aquaculture Innovation Club expressed its deep sorrow at the death of Dr Claudia Venegas Morales on Wednesday April 1st 2026 and extended its condolences to the family friends and the entire aquaculture community.
From that institution, they emphasized that Claudia stood out for an outstanding professional career, making important scientific contributions, particularly of an applied nature, and aimed at achieving a better and more resilient aquaculture industry.
From the Aquaculture Innovation Club, where she was a prominent participant representing VESO Chile, they pray for her eternal rest and express their solidarity and appreciation to all of them and to her friends and associates of VESO Chile.
International reference in aquatic animal health
From the Subsecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) also expressed sadness at the passing of the veterinarian from the University of Chile and a prominent national and international reference in aquatic animal health.
They pointed out that Dr. Venegas was an international consultant in the field, president of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA), secretary of the Chilean Veterinary Medical College and member, for three terms, of the Scientific and Technical Health Aquaculture Committee of this Undersecretariat.
"His career, commitment and contribution to the sustainable development of aquaculture leave a significant mark on the sector. We express our deepest condolences to his family, colleagues and friends, and we deeply value his dedication to service and contribution to the national aquaculture sector," said from Subpesca.
